Surgeon Dr. John Kearney is seeking a six-month leave of absence to return to California, and malpractice insurance coverage is to blame.
Kearney said he is hoping Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital's board will grant him the leave at its Jan. 7 meeting so he may be able to return to Elko - if he can work out insurance.
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